Why do we have a mix of HOAs with differing rules in Dunes West? Why are Dunes West rules different from other nearby communities?

Some of our Dunes West neighborhoods have an HOA with rules and governance for their homes, condos, or townhomes defined by that specific development, which do not apply to the remainder of the community. Within the context of the overarching POA, these HOAs are considered “sub-regimes.” 

About 22% of all Americans are subject to some sort of community association or regime rules and regulation.  Apartments, multi-family housing (townhomes, condominiums, duplexes, and others) all typically have some forms of agreements which deal with areas owned or used in common by more than one residential unit.  An example of why associations have differing rules is shown by comparing Dunes West, Park West, and Wild Dunes. 

Both Wild Dunes and Dunes West were set up at the same time and by the same developer (Georgia Pacific, 1989). Wild Dunes was intended to include owners more likely to use properties for vacation or rental homes with short term rentals. Dunes West was set up to serve full time residents.  Dunes West does not permit rentals shorter than one year, while Wild Dunes does.  

Park West was part of Dunes West until 1996 when it was split off and a couple of economic factors are part of the reason.  Dunes West was set up to be one acre and larger lots, and to have private roads and a gated community.  After separating from Dunes West, Park West’s revised CC&Rs embodied primary use of public roads and a higher percentage of multi-family homes or smaller lots. Park West rules were set up to give much more decision authority at the individual neighborhood level. Dunes West vests most authority at the top level in order to ensure greater consistency and operating efficiency across the entire community.